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Christmas miracle: Why the Sydney Kings, and the NBL, delivered the gift of live sport
Andrew Bogut played several Christmas Day games in the NBA. When he came home, he helped to launch a new tradition with the Sydney Kings.
- by Jonathan Drennan
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Million-dollar decision: Why Alex Toohey waited to nominate for the NBA draft
The NBA beckons for Sydney Kings forward Alex Toohey and he’s ready to do whatever it takes to have his name called in the NBA draft this June.
- by Roy Ward
‘I’d definitely be going for 60’: Boomers, Bullets great’s challenge to history-makers
An Australian basketball great has seen it all. But he wants more, and has thrown down the gauntlet to a history-making star.
- by Nick Wright
‘Can be really big’: How NBA legend plans to restore a fallen force
It has been a long wait in between championships, but an American great has plans to transform the Brisbane Bullets into an Australian powerhouse.
- by Nick Wright
Golden export
From the outer suburbs of Bendigo to the bright lights of the USA, Dyson Daniels is taking the NBA by storm.
‘The Olympics thing really hurt him’: How shooting star Chris Goulding is firing back
Chris Goulding has refused to let criticism or heartbreak slow him down, with the Melbourne United skipper shooting better than ever as his NBL side chases another title.
- by Roy Ward
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NBL
NBL fans hit with huge bans after ugly scenes at John Cain Arena
Melbourne United released a statement on Tuesday afternoon confirming that the NBL’s integrity department had wrapped up its investigation into “spectator conduct” during a fiery clash at John Cain Arena.
- by Jon Pierik and Russell Bennett
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NBL
Adelaide 36ers engage sports lawyer after ugly incident with United; NBL hearing adjourned
The 36ers have hired a leading sports lawyer with experience in dealing with “racially based, derogatory or offensive language issues”.
- by Jon Pierik and Hannah Kennelly
Ten years since a near-death experience, the NBL is as happy as Larry
When the NBL was on the verge of collapsing, a saviour emerged who had never been to a game previously. Now, he’s poised to take over the national women’s competition as well.
- by Greg Baum
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NBL
NBL stars charged but fan investigation continues amid claims of racist abuse
The NBL has charged Montrezl Harrell and Kendric Davis over a fiery altercation with fans, but the league is still investigating members of the public.
- by Hannah Kennelly and Scott Spits
‘Sorry, not sorry’: American import defends his actions in courtside basketball fracas
After being ejected from John Cain Arena when tensions rose in Sunday’s fiery NBL clash, Montrezl Harrell hit social media to explain his side of the story after an ugly clash with spectators.
- by Hannah Kennelly and Roy Ward
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